Our Leadership

Ministry Staff

 

Greg York - Lead Minister

Greg and Michelle came to Oliver Creek in the summer of 2023. While Greg has not worked at that many churches in his ministry career (just three including OC), he's been in several positions at those places over the years: associate minister, campus minister, preaching minister. There were even a few years when he taught high school Bible at a Christian school. He has degrees from Harding University, Harding School of Theology, and Abilene Christian University. Greg and Michelle have three sons, one daughter-in-law, and two incredible grandchildren. 

 

Seth & Jenna Turner - Youth Minister

Seth & Jenna Turner joined us full-time in August of 2021 after 4 years of ministry in Huntingdon, Tennessee! Seth, originally from here in Memphis, and Jenna from Savannah, Tennessee both attended Freed-Hardeman University and were married in May of 2018. In February of 2020 they welcomed their son, Ellis, into the family! We believe God is at work in our youth and we are excited about our bright future together.

 
Mistie Hanks

Mistie Hanks - Children’s Minister

Mistie, a native of Selmer, Tennessee, attended Freed Hardeman University before marrying her husband, Jon, in 2008. Shortly after, they moved to Memphis where Mistie earned her Master of Occupational Therapy degree. She spent 14 years in the therapy field, including 9 years specializing in pediatric care, before joining the team to serve as children’s minister in March 2025. Alongside her ministry work, she homeschools their two children, continuing her commitment to both faith and family. She is excited to walk alongside the children and parents at Oliver Creek to help develop a deep love and desire for Christ.

 

Mason Adams - Young Adult Leadership

Mason is a current student at Harding School of Theology with a passion for Jesus and a commitment to the ministry of presence—being with others in meaningful, intentional ways. He spends his free time reading, running, enjoying good coffee, and spending time with Jeana

Our Shepherds

 

Rick Swaim

In 2000 Rick and his family moved to the Memphis area and began worshipping with the Brownsville Road Church of Christ where he also served as a deacon. In 2007 Brownsville Road and Twins Oaks merged to form Oliver Creek where he and his family have been worshiping since. In 2010 Rick began serving as a shepherd and holds that role today. He has been happily married to his wife, Amy, for 30 years and has two wonderful children, Riley and Maggie. We are so thankful for Rick’s heart, compassion, and love for our Church family.

 

Keith Fussell

Keith and Kim have been members at Oliver Creek since 2010, and he has been a shepherd since about 2012. Keith and Kim have three adult children and one granddaughter. Keith’s career has been split between ministry and counseling. He is currently practicing with Christian Counseling Center of Bartlett, LLC and specializes in marriage and family therapy. Keith and Kim enjoy bicycling, singing with the Bartlett Area Chorus and spending time with family and church family.

 

Jeff Dodson

Jeff and Dawne are both Memphis natives and have been together since high school. They have been married over 30 years and have one amazing daughter, Caroline. They have been at Oliver Creek since 2011, and Dawne has been the secretary since 2015. Jeff has been a youth deacon for 25 years, and a deacon over audio/visual ministry for 15 years. Jeff became an elder in 2022 and will continue to focus on shepherding the youth and youth ministers, while also serving his entire church family.

Deacons

  • Emmanuel Madu

  • Tom Wright

  • Tim Favazza

  • Jon Hanks

  • Bill Lee

  • David Mohundro

  • Dan Shappard

  • Raymond Powell